Overview
Mekdes is a student at the University of Washington School of Law who is eager to explore various practice areas during her time at Summit.
Mekdes chose to attend law school after gaining experience in family law as a legal assistant and working in legal operations at a venture capital firm. She is interested in business, international law and sustainable development, real estate and land use, and environmental law. While at Summit, she is excited to dive into new practice areas to broaden her perspective.
Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, 1L, J.D. and LL.M. Candidate
- University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Law, Societies & Justice
- University of Washington, Paralegal Certificate Program
Awards & Accolades
- University of Washington: Dean's List, UW Law Barer Scholar
Community Service
- Black Law Student Association (BLSA), Co-President
- Organize initiatives focused on mentorship, community engagement, and outreach
- Coordinate activities and events to foster connections between students, faculty, and the broader legal community
- Advisory Committee on Trademarks and Licensing
- Serve as the Graduate and Professional Student Senate liaison
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Girma, M.A., & Abate, M.F. (2021). ተስፋ መቁረጥ (loss of hope): The Precarity of Hope and Healing in Ethiopia’s Medically Plural Health System. The Columbia University Journal of Global Health, 11(1).